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We have five exciting seminars for you this month!
Links to information about each seminar are below, and more detailed information can be found further into our newsletter:
How to Get State and City Civil Service Jobs May 8th - click here for more information
Career Coach Drop-In at Bluebonnet May 15th - click here for more information
Mastering the Job Interview (at Bluebonnet) May 21st - click here for more information
Strategies for Starting a Nonprofit May 21st - click here for more information
How to Become an ExxonMobil Operator May 22nd - click here for more information
If you want to see our upcoming videos when we post them:
 | Only those who dare to fail greatly can ever achieve greatly. ROBERT F. KENNEDY Vulnerability sounds like truth and feels like courage. Truth and courage aren’t always comfortable, but they’re never weakness. BRENE BROWN |
May Seminars
MAIN LIBRARY AT GOODWOOD
ROOM 102, FIRST FLOOR LOBBY
Registration preferred. Please call (225) 231-3733 or register online here.
Come and learn all about State and City/Parish job openings and how to apply for them.
A representative from the Louisiana Department of Civil Service will discuss the positions the State will be hiring for, the career paths the different State Agencies offer, and how to apply for them.
A representative of The Recruitment and Examination Division, City of Baton Rouge/Parish of EBR will discuss the different career options City/Parish Government offers, openings they are seeking to fill, and application procedures.
Please note that this is an informational seminar, not a job fair.
BLUEBONNET REGIONAL LIBRARY
9200 BLUEBONNET BOULEVARD
Registration not necessary.
If you can’t make it to the Career Center, perhaps the Career Center can come to you! One of the library’s career coaches will be in attendance at the Bluebonnet Regional Library on May 15 from 1pm to 4pm to answer your questions. Come by, drop in, and bring your resume to be reviewed by an expert or any other job-search or career-related question.
BLUEBONNET REGIONAL LIBRARY
9200 BLUEBONNET BOULEVARD
Registration is preferred. Please call 225-231-3733 or register online here.
Are you searching for a new job? Your performance during an interview can land you – or cost you – your dream job. Learn to perfect your job interview skills at this seminar.
Tips for a great interview
Common traps and pitfalls to avoid
Interactive demonstrations for answering the most common interview questions
MAIN LIBRARY AT GOODWOOD
ROOM 102, FIRST FLOOR LOBBY
Registration is preferred. Please call 225-231-3733 or register online here.
Interested in starting a nonprofit?
Joyce James, founder of the Middleburg Institute and long-time mentor to founders will address vital topics such as the importance of choosing the right: people, staff, donors, board members, etc. You will walk away with a clear understanding of what it takes to be a successful nonprofit CEO.
MAIN LIBRARY AT GOODWOOD
LARGE MEETING ROOM, FIRST FLOOR LOBBY
Registration is REQUIRED. Please call 225-231-3733 or register online here.
Are you interested in a career in the Operations or Mechanical division at ExxonMobil in Baton Rouge, working for one of the largest employers in town in a job with great pay and good benefits?
Come and attend this info session. Recruiters and front-line supervisors from ExxonMobil will discuss and explain career paths, desired qualifications, testing and hiring process, as well as how to best prepare for the test.
Please note that this is an informational session, not a job fair.